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Hemp Laws: Maryland vs California
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Maryland and California differ on 5 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Maryland has more permissive hemp laws than California. Key differences: Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in Maryland but banned in California. CBD is fully legal in Maryland but legal with restrictions in California. THCA is legal with restrictions in Maryland but banned in California. HHC is legal with restrictions in Maryland but banned in California. Both states have the same Delta-8 THC status: banned. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have moderate impact on Maryland and low impact on California. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Maryland vs. banned in California.
| Compound | Maryland | California |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ⚠️Restricted | ❌Banned |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ⚠️Restricted |
| THCA | ⚠️Restricted | ❌Banned |
| HHC | ⚠️Restricted | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | ❌Banned |